Warlords of Draenor Talent Calculator and BlizzCon Roundup

Warlords of Draenor Talent Calculator

We're very proud to release Wowhead's Warlords of Draenor talent calculator based on the level 100 talents previewed at today's BlizzCon demo! We spent the whole day writing down abilities and matching up icons since the WoW panels didn't cover new talents in-depth and we know how important this is to players.

Some of them are player versions of iconic boss abilities like Defile, while others are completely new and do very different things based on your spec. Blizzard's new tooltips reflect these spec changes, so you can check out the new tooltip formatting on our calculator as well.

BlizzCon Contests

BlizzCon Day 1 Roundup

Day 1 of BlizzCon has been huge. From WoW adding in long-requested features like updated character models and player housing (the garrison) to the innovative direction Heroes of the Storm is taking, there's certainly a lot to discuss. We've liveblogged all the major panels today but since it's a lot to take in at once, we've provided a roundup here of all the major coverage Ashelia did today for all the games! To sweeten the deal and encourage discussion, any comments left on our BlizzCon 2013 coverage automatically enter you in our huge BlizzCon 2013 Giveaway with tons of prizes, including Tyrael's Hilt.

World of Warcraft: Warlords of Draenor

Warlords of Draenor has several features players have wanted for years. WoW's answer to player housing is the Garrison, which can grow over time, house monuments players acquire from achievements, and allow players to pick up followers that buff them.

There are also massive raid changes in store, including a new difficulty and size--20 player Mythic. This difficulty is the new prestige mode--no more tensions between 10 and 25 raiding.

Diablo III: Reaper of Souls

Diablo III has only gotten better since it's rocky launch. The Crusader is coming, bounties will work much like daily quests to reward players for checking out the world, and groups and clans are coming to multiplayer mode.

Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft

There's even more to love about Hearthstone after today's announcement--more card expansions, a new competitive mode with twenty-five ranks and month-long seasons, special golden hero powers if you win 500 games, and adventure mode that lets players fight against bosses to gain cards!

Comments

Comment by Kolhorry

on 2013/11/08 22:21:35

If this is only the first day, what in the world will the second day bring?

Comment by RedStarWarrior

on 2013/11/08 22:21:52

I'm excited for Heroes of the Storm. It's an interesting concept and I'm happy it's not going to be your standard multiplayer arena combat game (which many companies do with their cross franchise combat games).

Comment by thegalaxygoddess

on 2013/11/08 22:21:54

There's just so much here, my brain is going to asplode.

Comment by Kazlehoff

on 2013/11/08 22:23:51

Excited about new character models. god. yes.

Comment by Nightabsm

on 2013/11/08 22:23:53

Great coverage today ladies and gents over at WoWhead! Been sharing/following/commenting on all your posts! See you guys again tomorrow for Day 2! =D

Comment by Jermatoo

on 2013/11/08 22:25:50

Damn, appreciate the coverage and constant updates, you guys are the best!

Comment by athenianangel7

on 2013/11/08 22:26:32

I am so super excited for all of this! I don't even know what to read first!

Comment by sickswimmer

on 2013/11/08 22:28:26

I am so excited, I doubt I'll sleep tonight. Thank goodness for wow head keeping all the info coming. I'm so overwhelmed by all the exciting new info!

Comment by Leviatharan

on 2013/11/08 22:28:38

Time to test out some of the new tale-they're exactly the same minus the level 100s, I'll wait.

Comment by Lilithdrff

on 2013/11/08 22:29:26

Seriously, my brain can't handle it all, so much information, so much awesome stuff to look forward to. I don't care what anyone says, I'm blown away and I'm totally looking forward to it all!

Comment by Goolatza

on 2013/11/08 22:29:31

No dance competition this year Boo urns

Comment by LordGabriel

on 2013/11/08 22:30:20

So much awesomeness in one day. I can't wait for tomorrow! Info on the Warcraft movie? YES PLEASE! :D

Comment by Sebastienxx

on 2013/11/08 22:30:55

I really enjoyed reading all the new happenings at Blizzcon. I was very impressed at looking at all the costumes and the work that went into making them, everyone seemed to be very into their themes. Looking forward to all the new things coming out and the new pets as I love to collect pets and mounts. So looking forward to another winter of playing WOW, it sure passes the time.

Comment by hankster6887

on 2013/11/08 22:31:17

Can't wait for tomorrow's action!

Comment by Svix

on 2013/11/08 22:31:49

Loving all the info! Thanks guys!

Comment by Lokkni

on 2013/11/08 22:32:40

Kind of like the new hunter talents. I do hope they get some come animations. Our shots don't really stand out all that much. The passive with or without you is cool though....though, I will be constantly singing U2 now...

Comment by XxSHADYJxX

on 2013/11/08 22:32:41

good job on the exstensive coverage and keeping all of us who couldnt b there informed

Comment by migas11

on 2013/11/08 22:33:23

It's amazing how well Blizzard can keep me all giddy for a new expansion, year after year.

Looking forward to this one's beta.

Comment by Cephisus

on 2013/11/08 22:34:31

I hope that the Death From Above animation looks as cool as it sounds...rogue whirlwind ftw!